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Dr. Alan Price, DDS, MD — Oral Medicine & Dental Health

Dr. Alan Price, DDS, MD

Dr. Alan Price, DDS, MD

DDS, MD — Board-Certified Oral Medicine Specialist

Oral Medicine & Dental Health

🎓 17 years experience 🏥 Professor & Chair, Department of Oral Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine

About Dr. Price

Dr. Alan Price, DDS, MD, holds the rare distinction of dual qualification in both dentistry and medicine, giving him an exceptional perspective on the relationship between oral health and systemic disease. As Chair of Oral Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, he leads research into oral manifestations of systemic conditions and the bidirectional relationship between periodontal disease and cardiovascular health.

Dr. Price's 17 years of clinical expertise spans complex dental conditions, oral cancer, temporomandibular disorders, xerostomia, and medication-related oral complications. He is committed to educating patients about the importance of oral health to overall wellness.

Education & Training

DDS, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. MD, Jefferson Medical College. Residency in Oral Medicine, UPenn Dental.

Research & Publications

Published in Journal of Dental Research, Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology, and JADA. Author of 16 peer-reviewed studies on oral medicine.

Credentials & Certifications

  • Board Certification: DDS, MD — Board-Certified Oral Medicine Specialist
  • Specialty: Oral Medicine & Dental Health
  • Years of Experience: 17 years
  • Academic Affiliation: Professor & Chair, Department of Oral Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine

Editorial Role at HealthTopics.com

Dr. Price writes and reviews health articles in Oral Medicine & Dental Health for HealthTopics.com. All content follows our strict editorial standards.